Embracing Step 6: Spiritual Readiness in Recovery
Episode Overview
Embrace spiritual readiness to remove defects of character. Willingness and honesty are key in recovery. Some defects may be lifted entirely; others require patient improvement. Recovery is a lifetime job requiring constant effort. God's grace is essential in overcoming addiction.
The best we can do, with all the honesty that we can summon, is to try to have it.
Start your day with Alyssa's powerful reflections on Step 6 of the 12&12 in this episode of AA Morning Snippets. Alyssa, an alcoholic, dives deep into the heart of Step 6, exploring what it means to be entirely ready to have God remove all defects of character. She shares a poignant story about the transformation that occurs when one truly embraces this step, illustrating how willingness and honesty are crucial in this spiritual journey.
Alyssa recounts her own struggles and the realisation that no human effort alone could free her from alcoholism – it was the grace of God that lifted her obsession. This episode is filled with heartfelt anecdotes and spiritual insights that will resonate with anyone on the path to recovery. Alyssa's reflections remind us that while some defects may be lifted entirely, others require patient improvement.
It's a humbling and inspiring reminder that progress is a lifetime job, and we must aim for the best we know or can learn. Tune in for a dose of spiritual motivation and practical wisdom as you navigate your own recovery journey.